need some advice on dvd-rom diodes...

[ArRaY]

I know, I just wanted to point that out, because zom-b said that nec are mostly useless...

ArRaY

 

[Spyderz20x6]

NEC are actually next to Pioneer and LG.

Go with the Pioneer 115D 20x
The LG 22x
Or the Sony Nec Optiarc 20x

Thats your best bet!

 

[Catmandoo]

Here is a cheap source for Sony long open can doides
http://www.imwoo.com/p-216-sony-nec-optiarc-ad-7190a-20x-dvdrw-dl-ide-drive-black.aspx
Here is a link to very effective and very affordable glasses for red lasers http://cgi.ebay.com/American-Optica...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
Enjoy, CMD